A green and white ribbon, the colors of Sandy Hook Elememtary School in Newtown, Conn., is seen on the uniform of a Newtown High School Marching Band member after marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 16, 2013 in New York. The band, from Newtown, Conn., wore the ribbons in remembrance of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg) less

A green and white ribbon, the colors of Sandy Hook Elememtary School in Newtown, Conn., is seen on the uniform of a Newtown High School Marching Band member after marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on ... more

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A parade-goer watches as marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

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Parade-goers watch as matching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

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A parade-goer watches as matching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

A parade-goer watches as matching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read ... more

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Parade-goers watch as matching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

Parade-goers watch as matching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read ... more

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Parade-goers make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

Parade-goers make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty ... more

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A parade-goer watches marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

A parade-goer watches marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read ... more

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Parade-goers watch marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) less

Parade-goers watch marching bands make their way up 5th Avenue during the 252th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY ... more

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Kathy Brucia, of Bellmore, N.Y, left, and Kara Kerley, of Wantagh, N.Y., laugh as they watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it moves up New York's Fifth Avenue Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Kathy Brucia, of Bellmore, N.Y, left, and Kara Kerley, of Wantagh, N.Y., laugh as they watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade as it moves up New York's Fifth Avenue Saturday, March 16, 2013.

John Sanford, foreground center, and other members of the New York City Police Department Pipes and Drums practice before the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday March 16, 2013 in New York.

John Sanford, foreground center, and other members of the New York City Police Department Pipes and Drums practice before the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday March 16, 2013 in New York.

Photo: Tina Fineberg

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The Breezy Point Catholic Club Pipes and Drums, from the Queens borough of New York, make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16, 2013.

The Breezy Point Catholic Club Pipes and Drums, from the Queens borough of New York, make their way up New York's Fifth Avenue as they take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16, 2013.

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An emergency crew responds to a woman during the 252nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16, 2013 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and was held for the first time in New York on March 17, 1762, 14 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. less

An emergency crew responds to a woman during the 252nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16, 2013 in New York City. The parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and was held for the first time in New York ... more

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Dancers from Arts Alive entertain the crowd on the Hillside Stage during the 25th annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebration, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Sun News, Charles Slate) less

Dancers from Arts Alive entertain the crowd on the Hillside Stage during the 25th annual North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebration, Saturday, March 16, 2013. (AP Photo/The Sun News, Charles ... more

Sandy Sharpe, 5, marches with his dad Ian Sharp(R) who is part of the Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in San Francisco, Saturday March 16th, 2013.

Sandy Sharpe, 5, marches with his dad Ian Sharp(R) who is part of the Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in San Francisco, Saturday March 16th, 2013.

Photo: Michael Short, Special To The Chronicle

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Alexa Lopez of Walnut Ceek has an Irish saying on her short shorts that leave little to the imagination, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in San Francisco, Saturday March 16th, 2013.

Alexa Lopez of Walnut Ceek has an Irish saying on her short shorts that leave little to the imagination, at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in San Francisco, Saturday March 16th, 2013.

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Spectators watch as the Chicago River is dyed green right before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled instead for Saturday because of religious observances. less

Spectators watch as the Chicago River is dyed green right before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations ... more

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The Chicago River is dyed green right before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled instead for Saturday because of religious observances. less

The Chicago River is dyed green right before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago, Saturday, March, 16, 2013. With the holiday itself falling on a Sunday, many celebrations were scheduled ... more

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Adley Olson with the Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance performs during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston.

Adley Olson with the Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance performs during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston.

Spectators line the streets during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston.

Spectators line the streets during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Texas Army member Pat Cumiskey, left, of Sweeny stops to have a photo with Mary Johnson taken by Brad Johnson, right, during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. less

Texas Army member Pat Cumiskey, left, of Sweeny stops to have a photo with Mary Johnson taken by Brad Johnson, right, during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in ... more

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Tom Horan walks during the during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. He says this is his 50th and final appearance in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

Tom Horan walks during the during the 54th annual Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. He says this is his 50th and final appearance in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.